Is Mewgenics Worth Buying in Early Access?
Should you buy Mewgenics now or wait for the full release? We break down what's in Early Access and help you decide.
Read Original on Buyer's Guide ↗With Mewgenics launching in Early Access on Steam, the biggest question for many players is: should I buy it now, or wait?
What You Get in Early Access
As of the Early Access launch, Mewgenics includes:
- Act 1 content with multiple zones and bosses
- All 14 collar classes available to unlock
- Full breeding system with inheritance mechanics
- Home base management with NPC upgrades
- Multiple adventure paths with procedural generation
The developers have stated that Act 1 represents a substantial amount of content — expect 20-40 hours for a first playthrough depending on how much you explore and optimize.
What’s Missing
Early Access does not include:
- Acts 2 and beyond (planned for future updates)
- Some advanced endgame systems
- Complete balancing passes on all classes
- Full tutorial and onboarding experience
- All planned quality-of-life features
Who Should Buy Now
Buy now if you:
- Love Edmund McMillen’s games (Isaac, Super Meat Boy)
- Enjoy tactical RPGs and don’t mind learning complex systems
- Want to experience the game’s evolution through Early Access
- Are comfortable with incomplete content and possible bugs
- Enjoy breeding/genetics mechanics in games
Who Should Wait
Wait for full release if you:
- Prefer complete, polished experiences
- Get frustrated by balance issues or missing features
- Want the full story across all acts before starting
- Don’t enjoy giving feedback on works-in-progress
Our Recommendation
We recommend buying Mewgenics in Early Access. The core gameplay loop is extremely compelling, and Act 1 alone provides dozens of hours of content. The breeding system is unlike anything else in the genre, and the tactical combat is satisfying from the first battle.
Yes, there are rough edges. Yes, the tutorial could be better. But the foundation is so strong that these issues feel minor compared to the overall experience.
If you’re on the fence, this is the kind of Early Access game that justifies early investment — both because the current content is substantial and because watching it grow will be rewarding.
Price & Platform
- Platform: Steam (PC)
- Price: Check current pricing on the Steam Store
- Early Access duration: Estimated 12-18 months until full release